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Lodestone Secures $29.9M to Expand New Zealand Solar
funding is intended to support the company's expansion of solar projects in New Zealand.The capital injection will enable Lodestone to advance its renewable energy
Apr 25, 2025 // Markets & Finance News, New Zealand, Oceania, Lodestone Energy
Lodestone Launches 30-MW Solar Park in New Zealand
Energy has successfully launched its third solar photovoltaic (PV) park in New Zealand, adding a 30-megawatt facility located on the North Island. This new
Jan 17, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, New Zealand, Oceania, PV Power Plant, Lodestone Energy
New Zealand Approves 41-MWp Solar Project on North Island
New Zealand-based developer Far North Solar Farm (FNSF) has received resource consent for a 41-MWp solar project on North Island, near the town of Marton. The project is expected to generate electricity for 7,800 homes per year and cover 38 hectares of land. This is one of five consented PV projects by FNSF in New Zealand, with construction already underway on one project in Pukenui and another set to begin in Edgecumbe later this year.FNSF director Richard Homewood stated that the Marton solar farm is the first in their second wave of developments to receive resource consent, with plans for more large-scale projects in the pipeline. The company is also working on a 420-MWp project in the Mackenzie Basin, with other locations to be submitted for approval soon.
What are the future plans for Far North Solar Farm in New Zealand?
FNSF has received resource consent for a 41-MWp solar project in Marton, New Zealand
The project is expected to generate electricity for 7,800 homes per year
The solar farm will cover 38 hectares of land
This is one of five consented PV projects by FNSF in New Zealand
Construction is already underway on one project in Pukenui
Another project is set to begin in Edgecumbe later this year
FNSF director Richard Homewood stated that the Marton solar farm is the first in their second wave of developments to receive resource consent
The company has plans for more large-scale projects in the pipeline
FNSF is also working on a 420-MWp project in the Mackenzie Basin
Other locations are to be submitted for approval soon.
Apr 25, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, New Zealand, Oceania, PV Power Plant, North Island
Lightsource bp Launches Major Solar Farm in New Zealand
commenced construction on the 170-MWdc Kowhai Park solar farm in Christchurch, New Zealand, following a sod-turning event on August 27. The project, located near
Aug 30, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, New Zealand, Lightsource BP, Oceania, solar farm
BlackRock Real Assets to get PV installer solarZero in New Zealand
mounted concerning 8,500 solar arrays for homes as well as businesses in New Zealand.
BlackRock noted it identifies "a clear and immediate demand for additional
Sep 14, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, New Zealand, Oceania, blackrock real assets, solarZero
New Zealand developer prepares 1GW PV pipeline with Google exec's backing
brand-new business has actually collected developers from the USA and also New Zealand to develop grid-scale solar developments in New Zealand with the
Apr 19, 2022 // Markets & Finance News, New Zealand, Oceania, Helios Energy, grid-connected pv, development pipeline, private investment
Emerson to Automate New Zealand's First Large-Scale Solar Project
automation services to help make sure the safety and also reliability of New Zealand's very first large-scale solar PV power project. Emerson said that its
Mar 15, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, solar pv, solar projects, carbon neutrality, Emerson, Bob Yeager, Kaitaia and Edgecumbe solar farms, New Zealand's First Large-Scale Solar Project, Ovation distributed control system, Peter Apperley
Genesis, FRV Launch New Zealand's Largest Solar Farm
Energy Ltd and Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) have commissioned New Zealand's largest solar farm, the 63-MW Lauriston solar park, located near Christchurch.
Apr 30, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, New Zealand, Oceania, frv, PV Power Plant, Genesis Energy
Lauriston Solar Plant Energises New Zealand with 63-MW Renewable Boost
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) and New Zealand utility Genesis Energy have officially powered up the Lauriston Solar Farm, a 63-MW array that now
May 9, 2025 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, New Zealand, Oceania, frv, PV Power Plant, Genesis Energy, Lauriston
New Zealand's Huge Scale Green Hydrogen Project Onboards Partners
Energy, a New Zealand-based power business that looks to create electrical energy via 100 percent renewable resource sources, has actually partnered with
Nov 30, 2022 // Solar to Fuel, green hydrogen, mitsui, woodside, ammonia, Southern Green Hydrogen Project
Lodestone Energy Plans 220-MW Solar Park in New Zealand
Energy has announced plans to build a 220-MW solar park in New Zealand's South Island, with funding coming from a Series D capital raising. The project, set to
Jun 25, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, New Zealand, Oceania, Solar Park, Lodestone Energy
Harmony Energy Begins New Zealand's Largest Solar Project
First Renewables, has commenced construction on a 202-MWp solar project in New Zealand, marking the largest solar initiative in the country. The groundbreaking
Apr 3, 2025 // Plants, New Zealand, Oceania, PV Power Plant
Aquila Capital as well as FNSF team up for 1GW Solar Farm in New Zealand
New Zealand will soon have a large-scale solar farm start to generate 1GW. That is a big deal, because TOTAL solar capaciy in New Zealand has hardly gone across 200 MW till date.
German financial investment clothing Aquila Capital as well as local PV project programmer Much North Solar Farm have joined their hands to work together to make this large-scale solar farm functional this year. In a declaration released on May 12, both Aquila and FNSF expressed their keenness to proceed on the portfolio of solar projects they have been establishing across NZ and which could amount to 1GW of combined capacity, when finished.
" We can't wait to begin creating the solar PV sites we have actually planned and also consented," claimed FNSF NZ director, John Telfer including even more, "To be partnering with such a committed worldwide financier in clean energy generation as Aquila Capital, and also on the scale that we collectively plan, is amazing not only for us but likewise the whole country."
Both the firms shared the journey describing how significant capital and also sources were invested to pick, examine suitable project sites, acquire permits and also consents to obtain them to "ready-to-build"-standing-- enough to start on "a handful of chosen projects" this year. As and when the 1GW pipelines are laid, it will certainly put several project sites on a single thread across the North and also South Island, providing around 4 per cent of the country's complete annual energy demand, or around 11% of New Zealand's existing clean energy generation capacity.
"This partnership is ready to support the federal government's exhausts budget plan targets set to be introduced by Climate Change Minister James Shaw next week and also to assist provide on the guarantee of expanding the renewable energy field within New Zealand," Telfer said.
Relevance lies in the truth that New Zealand currently has a target to reach 90 percent renewable power supply by 2025, with levels sitting just over the 80% mark, primarily supplied by hydro, wind as well as geothermal resources.
Just last month, another partnership of very same kind was introduced by Lightsource bp and NZ utility Contact Energy concerning their own prepare for a big solar growth spree across Aotearoa, targeting multiple projects of at the very least 50MW in size.
May 13, 2022 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, New Zealand, Oceania, solar farm, Aquila Capital, Far North Solar Farm, FNSF NZ director, John Telfer
New Zealand's 'New Era' of Power: Lodestone's Kaitāia Solar Farm
New Zealand's largest solar farm has begun generating power, opening up a new era for energy in the country. The Lodestone Energy's Kaitāia farm is the first solar farm in NZ to bid into the electricity market, and has employed more than 125 installers and technicians, involved more that 22 equipment suppliers and service providers. The farm has over 61,000 solar panels generating 55 GWh of power annually, which is earmarked for residential and commercial energy consumers, most notably the Warehouse Group. This agri-voltaic design maximises the production of electricity while maintaining productive farming activity. Lodestone Energy's Phase 1 capital programme includes more solar farms, and this project ushers in a new era for New Zealand to help meet its climate goals.
How Has NZ's Largest Solar Farm Opened a New Era?
The Kaitāia Solar Farm is the first of its kind in New Zealand with 61,000 solar panels generating 55 GWh of power annually.
This project has employed over 125 installers and technicians, involved more that 22 equipment suppliers and service providers.
The solar farm is part of Lodestone Energy's Phase 1 capital programme, which includes more solar farms.
The farm is designed to be agri-voltaic, meaning it can produce electricity while maintaining productive farming activity.
The solar farm's power is earmarked for residential and commercial energy consumers, most notably the Warehouse Group.
The Kaitāia Solar Farm is part of New Zealand's plan to meet its climate goals.
The farm's 55 GWh of power can provide energy for up to 20,000 homes and businesses around the country.
Nov 27, 2023 // Plants, New Zealand, Oceania, PV Power Plant
Hive Energy team targets 350MW PV in New Zealand
venture called HES Aotearoa to establish up to 350MW of solar properties in New Zealand.
The three UK-based companies claimed they have complementary abilities,
Sep 2, 2021 // Plants, New Zealand, Oceania, hive energy, Giles Redpath